Refine your search for walks in Hartington Upper Quarter
Fernilee Reservoir
Very easy walk with a choice of well sign-posted routes through the woods on the north side of the water. Suitable for playing Gruffalo Woods with the kids! It's not worth taking scooters as the uneven ground will undoubtedly tip them off and bikes are not allowed.
Taxal Edge, Jenkin Chapel and Pym Chair from Errwood Reservoir
This circular walk explores the Goyt Valley and the ridge lying the west. The route includes some steep climbs but offers excellent views throughout. Some paths may be muddy after periods of prolonged rain.
Fernilee Reservoir in the Goyt Valley
This relaxed walk is beautiful whatever the season with the reservoir adding to the scene.
Taddington & Chee Dale
A series of villages in spectacular limestone country, with an exciting riverside stretch.
Deep Dale & Chelmorton
Impressive limestone cliffs and caves, a pretty village and a cosy local pub.
Buxton via Cowdale
A one-way stroll through a series of hamlets to the historic spa town of Buxton.
The edges of Combs Moss near Chapel-en-le-Frith

Choose a day with good visibility and enjoy the excellent views from this excellent section of high ground.
Combs village and Reservoir
A short, mostly level stroll round the village and its idyllic wooded reservoir.
Combs Moss circuit
A scenic circuit of the little-known plateau of Combs Moss, featuring the imposing Castle Naze hillfort.
Ladder Hill & Combs Reservoir
A rewarding walk with superb views going along streams and Combs Reservoir.
Shining Tor and Axe Edge Moor
Shining Tor is the highest point in Cheshire and the first objective of this Peak District walk. Crossing the border into Staffordshire the walk continues across Axe Edge Moor offering excellent views. The walk uses high moorland paths for most of the way and is best saved for a clear day.
Three Shires Head from Danebower Hollow

A short Peak District walk that explores the area around Three Shires Head where the counties of Cheshire, Derbyshire and Staffordshire meet. The route uses sections of old packhorse routes as well as footpaths.
Flash & Three Shires Head from Danebower Hollow
A pleasant Peak District walk in the Staffordshire Moorlands. The route uses a mixture of paths, tracks and quiet country lanes to explore the area. For many, the highlight will be Three Shires Head with its packhorse bridge and waterfalls.
Five Dales
Experience at length the dramatic limestone scenery of five dales, including a beautiful stretch alongside the Wye and the famous Chee Dale stepping stones.
Horseshoe and Deep Dales
An interesting walk through fields and impressive limestone scenery.
Five Wells, Chelmorton
Stroll to a prehistoric burial chamber with fine views.
Comb Reservoir Circular

Circular route initially beside Comb Reservoir before climbing gently to Blackshaw Hall before descending back to reservoir.
Upper Dove Valley from Hollinsclough
This Peak District walk explores the upper section of the Dove valley and sees few walkers.
Chelmorton & Deep Dale
Flowery meadows, a riverside stroll, spectacular limestone scenery, a pretty village and a prehistoric burial site.
Chee Dale
Adventurous familes will love this walk through some of the Peak District's most impressive limestone scenery.
Priestcliffe
Surfaced roads and tracks with fine views over the Wye valley.
Shining Tor and Windgather Rocks from Lamaload
This walk visits the highest point in Cheshire, Shining Tor, and continues to Windgather Rocks, which are popular with climbers. Starting from Lamaload, this route offers varied content and some great views in the high moors of Cheshire and parts of Staffordshire.
Kettleshulme & Taxal Edge from Lamaload
The Cheshire sector of the Peak District offers a great variety of walking and this route is no exception. The route includes a section of ridge walking with a lower level return through quiet countryside to complete the walk.
Flagg & Chelmorton
Wander via field paths and country lanes through the villages of Flagg and Chelmorton, returning on the High Peak Trail. A shortcut along the Pennine Bridleway, omitting Chelmorton village, cuts a mile off the distance.
Monyash and Flagg
Follow flower-lined green lanes to two limestone villages, and sample a short stretch of the High Peak Trail. Some gentle climbs, and muddy ground may be encountered after wet weather.
Crowdecote & Pilsbury Castle
A rewarding hike via a scenic hilltop to a pretty village and a Norman Castle site in the Dove Valley.
Bugsworth Basin & Chinley Park
Stroll along a former tramway to explore a historic canal basin, returning via a local nature reserve.
South Head Horseshoe
A mixture of craggy gritstone uplands and softer valley country, including a section of the Peak Forest Tramway.
Eccles Pike and Bugsworth Basin
A stiff climb to a fine viewpoint returning via a route full of industrial archaeology.
Earl Sterndale and High Wheeldon from Longnor
This route starts from the attractive North Staffordshire village of Longnor. It then crosses the Dove Valley into Derbyshire, passes through Earl Sterndale to climb High Wheeldon before re-crossing the Dove back into Staffordshire. The scenery en-route is varied with excellent views of this part of the Peak District throughout.
Flash, Knotbury and Three Shires Head from Gradbach
A Peak District walk that includes counties - Staffordshire, Derbyshire and Cheshire. The route uses a mixture of paths, tracks and minor roads and also includes a section of the Dane Valley Way.
Pilsbury Castle, Hartington & Sheen from Longnor
A Peak District walk that explores the uppear reaches of the Dove and Manifold Valleys. The route is generally easy to navigate and uses a series of paths and tracks across the Limestone country. Refreshments are available at the start and at Hartington.
Three Shires Head and Knotbury from Gradbach

A Peak District walk full of interest that visits Staffordshire, Cheshire and Derbyshire. The route is generally easy to follow and the highlights are the packhorse bridges at Three Shires Head, the quarries at Danebower and some excellent panoramas.
Lud's Church, Back Forest & Clough Head from Gradbach
A Staffordshire walk that explores the valleys and high ground to the west of the Roaches.
Shutlingsloe
Nice popular walk to Shutlingsloe summit. Dog friendly
Lud's Church and Roach End from Gradbach
This Peak District walk explores the quieter side of the Staffordshire Roaches visiting the rocky cleft of Lud's Church before exploring the moorland and woodland of Back Forest. The views into Cheshire are excellent. Route finding is fine provided you take care when descending from Roach End.
Hawk's Nest, Goldstitch Moss & Lud's Church
An exploration of northern Staffordshire that is rarely walked.
Cracken Edge
The climb to the quarries of Cracken Edge is rewarded by a high-level promenade with industrial relics and fine views.
Peak Forest Canal
Good views over Whaley Bridge and Toddbrook Reservoir on the outward journey, and an easy canalside return.
Whitehough & Eccles Pike
Starting out along the Peak Forest Tramway, returning via a climb to the elevated viewpoint of Eccles Pike.
Chinley Churn & South Head
This Peak District walk provides a useful introduction to walking in this part of the National Park.
South Head & Cracken Edge
A hilly all-day walk with pub stops available at various points along the way.
Whaley Bridge & Peak Forest Canal
Over the hill to the historic canal town of Whaley Bridge, with an easy return along the towpath.
Eccles Pike
A short but energetic stroll to a prominent local landmark, with glorious views in all directions.
Edale Station
A demanding linear mountain-biking/hiking route over the shoulder of Kinder Scout.
South Head
An energetic stroll along the Pennine Bridleway with gentler streamside interludes.
Cracken Edge - Sheepfold
Quarry remains and superb views over the valley to Kinder Scout, Chinley and Eccles Pike.
Mam Tor Circular

Circular route from Mam Tor along the ridge to Hollins Cross and Black Tor with a possible detour to Loose Hill. Return via Tor Side.
Rushup Edge & Edale from Mam Nick
This Peak District route is a classic offering some great views from Rushup Edge before dropping down to the picturesque dale above Edale. The route is rarely quiet and on good days there are usually many people enjoying this walk.
Old Dam & Sparrowpit from Mam Tor
A Peak District walk that includes some less walked areas of the National Park. The route uses a mixture of paths, tracks and quiet country lanes and includes walking the main ridge of Rushup Edge.
More walks in Hartington Upper Quarter
Discover also walks in surrounding cities: